Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Ham Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry black beans, soaked overnight.; 1 large onion, chopped; 5-6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 Tablespoons butter; 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (Pimenton de la Vera Dulce brand works well); Ground pepper to taste.; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 - 3/4 cup malty amber beer (Belgian style works well); 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 lb ham, diced; 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 3-4 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

Servings: persons

1 lb dry black beans, soaked overnight.
1 large onion, chopped
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
4 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (Pimenton de la Vera Dulce brand works well)
Ground pepper to taste.
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 - 3/4 cup malty amber beer (Belgian style works well)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lb ham, diced
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3-4 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

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1) Soak the beans overnight, rinse, drain and set aside
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2) Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
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3) Add onions, cumin and pepper; saute until the onions begin to soften (about 5-10 Minutes).
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4) Add garlic and continue to saute until the garlic becomes fragrant, but do not allow it to burn (2-4 minutes)
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5) Add tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, beer, 1 TB of the vinegar, and 1/4 of the diced ham to the pot.
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6) Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover the pot and cook 45 minutes.
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7) Add the sweet potatoes to the pot along with remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the beans and sweet potatoes are done.
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8) Use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup to make it creamy, but still leave whole beans and sweet potatoes.
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9) Add ham, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Once the ham is heated through, serve.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry black beans, soaked overnight., 1 large onion, chopped, 5-6 garlic cloves, minced, 4 Tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Ham Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Ham Soup

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